Dr. Ernest C Skidmore MD
Ophthalmologist
1100 Tunnel Rd Asheville NC, 28805About
Dr. Ernest Skidmore is an ophthalmologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Skidmore specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Skidmore can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Skidmore can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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